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Applied Science Discipline

Higher Diploma in Sustainability and Environmental Management (Subject Group)

Programme code AS110114

Duration of Study
2 Years
Mode of Study
Full-time
Offering Campus(es) / Venue(s)
IVE (Sha Tin)
Programme Stream
Students will choose one of the following specialised programmes to enhance professional knowledge and skills in specific areas in the 2nd Semester:
  1. Higher Diploma in Environmental Science
  2. Higher Diploma in Environmental Protection and Management

* The 1st semester is a common semester. Students will progress to the professional programmes in the 2nd semester, subject to their programme choice, academic performance and study place availability in specific programme.
Programme Aims
The programme aims to provide students with fundamental environmental science knowledge for sustainable development, including ecology, fieldwork safety, laboratory practice, environmental chemistry and microbiology. Year One students who completed the common semester can opt to progress to either environmental science or environmental protection and management professional programmes.

The broad-based common curriculum design provides a holistic experience for the Year One student and a sound foundation to enable the students to confirm their study in the professional. The programme is suitable for students who have a great interest in the environmental science, environmental protection, environmental management and sustainability industry and professions.
Notes
  1. The programme information is applicable to local applicants. For non-local applicants, please visit here.
  2. Students may be required to attend classes on other VTC campuses. VTC reserves the right to cancel any programme, revise programme title, content or change the offering institute(s) / campus(es) / class venue(s) if circumstances so warrant.
  3. The programme is newly offered in AY 2025/26.